This week we're digging into all kinds of interesting topics listeners emailed us about from body image and the glow up to being the best aunt and even some home decor topics. It's random but it's fun!   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Be prepared to save yourself a ton of time and money — just go to dupe.com and tell it what you're looking to buy.   Questions we answer: What are you doing for a "Summer Glow Up"? Has retiring from influencing affected your relationship with the way you look? Do you have any tips on how to be a great aunt? What do I do with an heirloom crib that I'm no longer using? How do I renovate without losing the history of my house? If your life was a sitcom what would your genre tags be on Netflix?   You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.  

This week we're chatting about creating a dream life schedule that includes routines and rituals that work together to create a highly customized DREAM LIFE. We love this subject and I think it's something that can really help us through this current season of life and can help a lot of our listeners. Consider it a group project.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Download the Bilt app and join the membership for where you live, at joinbilt.com/mess Get an exclusive 20% off their first order at pendulum.co/MESS   Designing a dream life: Declutter phase Brainstorming and trying out dream routines Experiment until it's perfect Make small tweaks each season.   Book Report: Emma: The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler Elsie: The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis   You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.  

This week we're chatting about small, free or inexpensive comforts you can employ to fix a bad day.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: You can try their products and support our show by going to DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess Just head to LolaBlankets.com and use code [MESS] to get 40% OFF your order.   Mini Comforts: Elsie: Making garlic parmesan noodles. Watching Knives Out or another comfort movie. Watching Twilight with my kids (has to be raining). Wandering a Flea Market Taking a walk to peep the Little Free Libraries (or drop books off) Emma: Bake something Going thrifting Get outside Clean something out Do a random art project   Book Report: Emma: Shark Drunk by Morten Stroksnes Elsie: Whistler by Ann Patchett   You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.  

This week we're sharing all things Disneyland and Disneyworld with children including our best advice for keeping magical vibes, favorite traditions, special foods and things we've learned from almost ten years of visiting Disney with small kids.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Go to dupe.com to finally feel confident about what to buy   Favorite things to do/ traditions: Small World Get every kind of snack possible Bibbidi bobbidi boutique Meal with characters   Book Report: Emma: Her Body and Other Parties By Carmen Maria Machado Elsie: Famesick by Lena Dunham   You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.  

This week we're sharing stories from our past businesses, updates on our current ventures and dream business ideas we're still saving for the future.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get 57% Off and a Free Gift with code MESS at FirstDay.com Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.   Businesses we talk about: Emma's Cupcake / Bubble Tea Shop Elsie's Scrapbook Product Line Emma's Bar Querying The Golden Bakery   Book Report Emma: First Person Singular by Haruki Murakami Elsie: The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer   You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.  

This week we're sharing our Poolside book recommendations as well as Elsie's favorite hot takes. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get at least 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/abeautifulmess Get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/mess Elsie's Pollside Books: The Paper Palace By Miranda Cowley Heller The Wedding People by Alison Espach The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer Emma's Poolside Books: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman Things you Save in a Fire by Katherine Center The Vacationers by Emma Straub You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.  

This week we're sharing our favorite date night ideas including date nights at home and a listener topic about the trend of romanticizing everything.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/abm Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at RocketMoney.com/MESS   Elsie's Favorite date nights: Movie Double date Concert Weekend getaway   Emma's Favorite date nights: Fancy Dinner Festival Mini golf Book store Ax throwing Karaoke   Elsie's Favorite date nights in: Movie Nights Fancy takeout at home Sitting on the porch hot tub or night swim walk around the neighborhood   You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.  

This week we're sharing the top places we've visited as well as places we thing might be overrated and a listeners hot take on faux plants. Thank you to this week's sponsor: You can try their products and support our show by going to DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess   Elsie's Best Places: Paris New Orleans Venice/Florence Emma's Best Places: Norway Iceland Switzerland Elsie's Overrated Places: Nashville LA Emma's Overrated Places: Mexico Elsie's best trip before kids: Palm Springs Emma's best trip before kids: LA Elsie's best trip with kids: Disney Emma's best trip with kids: Costa Rico   You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.  

This week we're discussing comfort objects- little things that bring inordinate comfort into our lives. We're also sharing our cozy rituals and ideal way to spend a day.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Go to Biologica.com/MESS and get up to 32% off your first subscription order today! Use code MESS to get up to 57% Off at Firstday.com   Elsie's comfort objects: Hoodies and quilts A blank journal Books / Library ladder Emma's comfort objects: Cardigans Bedside books Couch blanket   You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.  

This week we're sharing what's on our Summer bucket list and discussing a hot take about shoe-free rules in homes. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get 15% off at Masterclass.com/ABEAUTIFULMESS Go to Dupe.com to finally feel confident about what to buy Elsie's Summer Bucket List: Family vacation to New England Summer Reading Goals Teaching kids basic skills Establish a family movie night Draft a new novel Emma's Summer Bucket List: On Sabbatical Family night in Branson Make a digit collage project Take a trip with her husband Clean out kids' toys and books You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.